Wrinkles are an essential part of growing up. And if it is almost impossible to remove them completely, then reducing their depth and visibility is a very real task.
To do this, you will need: an experienced beautician, competent care, restoration and health support, as well as cosmetic procedures. If you follow all the points, youth will remain on your face for a long time.
When do wrinkles appear under the eyes?
The first signs of skin aging usually appear in the eye area. This is explained by the anatomical features of this area - the skin here is very thin.
Depending on the causes of their appearance, wrinkles are divided into two types:
- Static (age-related).They are directly related to the biological aging of our body, as a result of which the subcutaneous fat layer becomes thinner, vascular tissue decreases and collagen fibers are destroyed. Such wrinkles appear after 30-40 years.
- Dynamic (facial).Appear due to the motor activity of the orbicularis oculi muscle. She actively participates by smiling, closing her eyes, etc. Therefore, wrinkles begin to form around the eyes by the age of 20-25.
Causes of wrinkles around the eyes
Wrinkles do not only arise due to age and excessive facial expressions.
There are other reasons for this:
- From constantly having the wrong facial posture"Sleep wrinkles" may occur. This is particularly common when a person sleeps with their face in the pillow.
- Inadequate fluid intake.Elastin and a collagen structure ensure the elasticity of the skin, which "breaks" when there is a lack of moisture.
- Visibility problemsThey often cause you to strain your eyes and squint, which sets the stage for early wrinkles to appear around the eyes.
- Incorrect daily care.Because of this, the skin may not receive enough elements necessary to maintain youth.
- Stress.It affects a number of negative changes in the skin: it reduces the production of "beauty hormones", leads to the destruction of collagen and elastin, and also impairs blood circulation.
- Dramatic weight loss.The fat layer disappears and with it often useful microelements, skin tone and elasticity.
- Genetics.Dry skin type and early appearance of wrinkles are inherited from our parents, just like eye or hair color.
- Photo aging.It's no secret that ultraviolet rays have negative effects on the skin. If you don't protect yourself from this, pigmentation and premature wrinkles will occur. Due to the anatomical nature of the eye area, it is the first to react to aggressive external factors.
How to remove wrinkles under the eyes: cosmetic procedures
All procedures to combat this aesthetic defect can be divided into two groups:
- Camouflage procedures (mesotherapy, biorevitalization, Botox, blanching).They help to temporarily remove wrinkles and reduce their severity. The duration of the effect of such cosmetic procedures is on average 6 months.
- Deep rejuvenation procedure.These include ultrasonic lifting, laser resurfacing, thread lifting and chemical peels. These procedures are aimed at a deep subcutaneous effect and stimulate cell renewal and the synthesis of collagen and elastin. The result can last 2-3 years.
All procedures have a number of contraindications. Therefore, before any manipulation, it is necessary to consult a beautician.
Mesotherapy
During mesotherapy, a complex of beneficial minerals, vitamins, peptides and amino acids is injected under the skin. It is a common and gentle technique that allows you to treat a range of imperfections: wrinkles, acne, stretch marks, scars.
After a treatment, the production of elastin and collagen is stimulated, the skin is moisturized, smooth and a healthy complexion is created. In the eye area, mesotherapy effectively combats dark circles, bags under the eyes, wrinkles, sagging upper eyelids and crow's feet.
Botulinum therapy
Botox is considered a "veteran" in the rejuvenation market. The aim of botulinum toxin type A injections is to eliminate dynamic wrinkles on the lower eyelid, the outer corner of the eye ("crow's feet") and the inner corner of the eye ("rabbit wrinkles").
The essence of the procedure is that botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle, which relaxes the muscles and smoothes the surface of the skin above them. It is the most effective procedure in the fight against wrinkles around the eyes, as it blocks the principle of their action.
Biorevitalization
As we age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin decreases, causing loss of elasticity, wrinkles and a tired appearance. Biorevitalization is one of the most popular and popular procedures among patients because it is safe and its effect does not take long to appear: already a week after the injections, skin cells begin to produce collagen and wrinkles begin to smooth out.
After such "beauty injections" there are usually minor side effects in the form of papules, swelling and redness, which disappear after a maximum of 3 days.
How to remove wrinkles around the eyes at home
The primary task of home care products is to moisturize and nourish the skin. They do not eliminate dynamic wrinkles, but can have a positive effect on fine wrinkles and sagging skin. An excellent addition would also be the development and regular use of gymnastics and facial massage techniques.
massage
Special simple complexes help smooth facial wrinkles and prevent skin stretching.
Exercise 1.
- Lubricate the eye area with cream.
- We place the index and middle fingers in different corners of the eyes. It's a good idea to bend your index fingers slightly toward the center of your face to support most of the orbicularis muscle.
- Now you need to close your eyes tightly and firmly press the upper eyelid on the lower one. The fingers should hold the skin and resist the urge to blink.
- We close and open our eyes in this position 20 times.
Exercise 2.
- Place your fingers in the same position.
- Without lifting our head, we look up and pull up the lower eyelids as if we were squinting, and then relax them. Repeat 15 times.
Exercise 3.
Place your index fingers at the ends of the eyebrows and move them along the lower eyelid towards the nose with pressing movements. Repeat 15 times.
Exercise 4.
Using stroking and tapping movements, move from the temples to the corners of the eyes near the nose. Repeat 15 times.
gymnastics
Special gymnastics can not only help with poor posture, but also slow down the onset of unwanted age-related changes. It strengthens the eye muscles and improves blood circulation. The most important thing here is regularity
Exercise 1.
Hold your eyebrows with your hands, open your eyes wide, and then close them. During the exercise we try to reach the eyebrows with our eyelashes and expose the white of the eye as much as possible. Repeat 20 times.
Exercise 2.
- Form a semicircle with your index fingers and thumbs.
- Create "glasses" by placing your index fingers directly under your eyebrows and your thumbs on your cheekbones.
- Press the "glasses" off your fingers for 30 seconds and blink quickly.
Repeat 3 times.
Exercises 3.
- Open your eyes wide.
- Draw an infinity sign in the air. Repeat 10-15 times.
Rules for caring for the skin around the eyes
Your daily beauty routine must include the following steps:
- Make-up removerBefore going to bed, you need to wash off all makeup from your face. There are special products for the eye area that do not irritate the mucous membrane.
- Cleansing facial skin with gel or foam.
- Moisturizing and nourishing.The cream or gel filler should be specifically tailored to the eye area. Importantly, it contains hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C, glycerin, aloe juice, collagen and peptides. It is necessary to moisturize the skin around the eyes in the morning and evening.
- Sun protection.To protect the skin around your eyes, apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
- Masks 1-2 times a week.You can buy them in the store or make them yourself. For example, grate an apple, add a tablespoon of sour cream, apply to the eye area, leave for 20 minutes and rinse.
- Use of patches.These are small pads made of fabric or hydrogel that are soaked in vitamins, antioxidants, peptides and many other beneficial substances.